Sunday, November 5, 2017

Motorist killed by police after Clarksville traffic stop

The State Police said it has been called to review the fatal shooting of a motorist after a traffic stop in Clarksville. The driver reportedly pulled a knife on the officer.

A State Police release:

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at approximately 6:36 this evening, (Saturday, November 04, 2017) in the city of Clarksville, Johnson County.

Nyung Kyee, 56, has been identified as the individual who died after he reportedly brandished a knife at a local law enforcement officer.

A Clarksville Police Officer was attempting to make a traffic stop on the vehicle driven by Kyee at the intersection of Taylor Street and Cline Road in Clarksville. According to initial statements, upon Kyee coming to a stop he immediately stepped out of the vehicle and brandished the weapon. The officer fired their weapon striking Kyee, who was pronounced dead on scene. The body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for examination.

KARK reports that one person was killed in a shooting about 10:40 p.m. Sunday near 21st and Oak Streets.

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